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Trains from Kettering (KET) to Retford

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21

train journeys
per day

64

miles (103 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Kettering (KET) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Kettering and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Kettering to Retford is approximately 64 miles (103 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 26 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Kettering and Retford.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Kettering to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Kettering to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:18
    7 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:06
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:18
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:27
    2 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:58
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:26
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:26
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    12:21
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:22
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:22
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:18
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:21
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:22
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:37
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:22
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:22
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:22
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    19:23
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:26
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:26
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    21:32
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:33
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:26
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:22
    8 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    06:24
    Kettering
    Retford
    Kettering to Retford

About Kettering Station

Station name Kettering (KET)
Address Kettering station, Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:30
Saturday 06:00 - 20:30
Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Kettering and Retford

The travel time between Kettering and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Kettering and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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Amenities on trains between Kettering and Retford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Kettering & Retford. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Kettering and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Kettering and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.